Originally Posted by neodd

The problem with record of amounts of overtime is the underlying REAL problem, imo: record amounts of understaffing (or perhaps network overbidding capacity). Understaffing means reduced ability for swaps & drops, less or no control of schedule post award, more coverage awards, reroutes, IA etc. I believe that is the poorly communicated root cause. The folks that want to work more and get paid more are doing it. I don't think those are the ones complaining (as much). That folks that don't want to work overtime are still negatively effective. That would be a better message I think then too much double pay overtime.